Common Core school standards here to stay

Ohio House won't reject 'Common Core,' chairman says

4:34 AM,
Jul. 21, 2013

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An effort to remove Ohio schools from the national Common Core standards appears dead on arrival in the Ohio House.

Rep. Andy Thompson, R-Marietta, said he plans to file a bill soon that would prohibit the state from paying for Common Core tests, training and materials; prohibit the state from sending student information to the federal government or other outside groups; and require more study and public discussion of education standards, including the Common Core.

His bill has at least eight cosponsors committed, Thompson said. He expects to pitch it in hearings in the House education ...